Pittsburgh is starting Wednesday clear and chilly, with early temperatures around 41 degrees before a fast climb toward 74. The sunny stretch will hold through Friday, but the forecast takes a wetter turn late this weekend, with showers likely Sunday and thunderstorms possible Sunday night.
Wednesday is shaping up as an easy day for outdoor plans, with bright skies, a high near 74 and southwest winds between 2 and 13 mph. Thursday stays sunny and reaches about 72, while the National Weather Service expects dry conditions to continue through early Sunday.
Afternoon Warmth Builds Through Saturday
Friday will be sunny near 71 degrees with light winds, followed by the warmest day of the stretch on Saturday, when Pittsburgh could reach 78 under mostly sunny skies. Saturday night turns mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. and a low around 58.
That makes Saturday the best bet for a mostly dry weekend outing, though the weather will not stay cooperative for long. The latest setup is a meaningful change from Hoodline’s earlier forecast, which had pointed to a much quieter Sunday.
Rain And Storms Return Sunday
Showers are now likely Sunday, with a 70% chance of precipitation, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 72. Rain could arrive late Sunday and continue into Monday, with severe-weather potential low.
Monday’s Columbus Day forecast keeps showers likely, with a 60% chance and a high near 71. The weather service’s latest discussion describes the expected rainfall as a generally non-flooding event, although totals and timing could still shift as the system approaches.
